Bhangra And Beyond
DJ Rekha is DJ, curator, educator, and activist. Named ambassador of bhangra by the New York Times, she has been instrumental in placing bhangra on the map in North America. Rooted in bhangra and hip-hop her DJ sets range from Brazilian Baile Funk to Balkan Beats and everything in between. She is founder and resident of Basement Bhangra one NYC’s longest running dance parties which takes place the monthly at Le Poisson Rouge.
DJ Rekha
11/27-Basement Bhangra vs Que Bajo Brooklyn Bowl
12/05-Basement Bhangra Holiday Party
12/12- BRIC House Party w/ DJ Rekha
12/25-Bollywood Disco XMAS at LPR
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